Theft of Firearms in Worthington

03/17/2012 by

On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at approximately 2:30pm, a home in Worthington was burglarized and numerous firearms were taken. Neighbors reported seeing a male white, 5’7-5’10, 175-200lbs, with dark hair, driving a Red Toyota pickup truck (possibly a Tundra) with a black stripe on the sides. The burglarized home is adjacent to Walnut Grove cemetery. The firearms taken are listed below:

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by March 28, 2012, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-645-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

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Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

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